Balances (Reference, Secondary, and Working Standards) - Calibration, Verification, and Stamping by UP Scales
Balances (Reference, Secondary, and Working Standards) - Calibration, Verification, and Stamping by UP Scales
The Legal Metrology Department plays a critical role in ensuring the precision and reliability of balances used across industries, laboratories, and trade. UP Scales, a trusted and authorized service provider, offers comprehensive calibration, verification, and stamping services for all types of balances, including reference, secondary, and working standards. Our services ensure that your balances comply with the standards set by the Legal Metrology Act, 2009, and its associated rules.

Services Offered by UP Scales
Calibration
- Calibration ensures that your balances deliver accurate and consistent measurements. UP Scales uses advanced equipment and follows standardized procedures to calibrate all types of balances.
Verification
- Verification involves testing the accuracy of the balance against legal metrology standards. UP Scales ensures that your balances meet the required accuracy levels as per the Legal Metrology Act.
Stamping
- After successful verification, UP Scales provides a calibration verification certificate and applies the Legal Metrology stamp on the balance. This stamp confirms that the balance is legally compliant for use in trade and commerce.
Types of Balances Serviced by UP Scales
UP Scales provides calibration, verification, and stamping services for the following types of balances:
- Reference Standard Balances: These are primary standards used for calibrating and verifying other balances. They are highly accurate and typically used in metrology laboratories.
- Secondary Standard Balances: These are used as secondary standards for calibrating and verifying working standard balances. They are commonly used in industries and testing laboratories.
- Working Standard Balances: These are used for day-to-day weighing tasks in industries, laboratories, and trade. They are calibrated against secondary standards.
- Analytical Balances: High-precision balances used in laboratories for measuring small masses with high accuracy, often used in pharmaceuticals and research.
- Precision Balances: Used for precise measurements in industries and laboratories, offering high accuracy for medium-sized loads.
- Microbalances: Ultra-sensitive balances used for measuring extremely small masses, commonly used in scientific research and development.
- Top-Loading Balances: Used for general weighing tasks in laboratories and industries, offering a balance between capacity and precision.
- Moisture Balances: Used to determine the moisture content in samples, commonly used in food, pharmaceutical, and chemical industries.
- Portable Balances: Compact and lightweight balances used for on-site weighing tasks in various industries.
- Industrial Balances: Heavy-duty balances used in manufacturing, logistics, and trade for weighing large loads.
Fees for Calibration, Verification, and Stamping
The fees for calibration, verification, and stamping services are as per the Legal Metrology (General) Rules, 2011, and are based on the type and capacity of the balance. Below is a summary of the fees for various types of balances:
| Type of Balance | Capacity | Fee (in INR) |
|---|---|---|
| Reference Standard Balances | Up to 1 kg | 500 |
| 1 kg to 10 kg | 1000 | |
| Above 10 kg | 1500 | |
| Secondary Standard Balances | Up to 1 kg | 300 |
| 1 kg to 10 kg | 600 | |
| Above 10 kg | 900 | |
| Working Standard Balances | Up to 1 kg | 200 |
| 1 kg to 10 kg | 400 | |
| Above 10 kg | 600 | |
| Analytical Balances | Up to 500 g | 250 |
| Above 500 g | 400 | |
| Precision Balances | Up to 5 kg | 300 |
| Above 5 kg | 500 | |
| Microbalances | Up to 100 g | 350 |
| Above 100 g | 500 | |
| Top-Loading Balances | Up to 10 kg | 200 |
| Above 10 kg | 400 | |
| Moisture Balances | Per balance | 300 |
| Portable Balances | Up to 5 kg | 150 |
| Above 5 kg | 250 | |
| Industrial Balances | Up to 100 kg | 500 |
| Above 100 kg | 1000 |
Note: The above fees are indicative and may vary based on the specific requirements and location. For detailed fee structures, please refer to the Legal Metrology Fee Schedule.
Areas We Serve
UP Scales provides calibration, verification, and stamping services in the following locations:
Ghaziabad
- UP Scales: 3rd-L/23, near Nehru Stadium, Nehru Nagar, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh 201001
- UP Scales: House No. 34, Rajbagh, Sahibabad, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh 201005
- UP Scales: C-83/8A, Govindpuram, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh 201013
- यूपी स्केल्स: Plot No. 356, Main Road Karhera, Mohan Nagar, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh 201007
Noida
- UP Scales: G-119, Ground Floor, Sector 22, Noida, Uttar Pradesh 201301
- UP Scales: Flat No. 1802, Tower A, 6th Avenue, Gaur City, Sector 4, Greater Noida West, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh 201301
GT Road, Gautam Buddh Nagar
- UP Scales: Balaji Mandir Marg, Opposite HDFC Bank, Nyayadar Ganj, GT Road, Gautam Buddh Nagar, Uttar Pradesh 203207
Delhi
- UP Scales: B-158, Gali Number 6, Ashok Nagar, Shahdara, Nearest Shukar Bazar Chowk, Delhi 110093

Why Choose UP Scales?
- Authorized Service Provider: UP Scales is an authorized service provider for the Legal Metrology Department, ensuring compliance with legal standards.
- Expert Technicians: Our team of certified technicians has extensive experience in calibrating and verifying a wide range of balances.
- State-of-the-Art Equipment: We use advanced calibration equipment to ensure the highest levels of accuracy and reliability.
- Quick Turnaround Time: We understand the importance of minimizing downtime and offer fast and efficient services.
- Comprehensive Certification: After calibration and verification, we provide a detailed calibration verification certificate and apply the Legal Metrology stamp, ensuring your balances are legally compliant.
Conclusion
UP Scales is your trusted partner for the calibration, verification, and stamping of all types of balances, including reference, secondary, and working standards. Whether you are in the pharmaceutical, manufacturing, logistics, or research industry, our services ensure that your balances are accurate, reliable, and legally compliant. Contact UP Scales today to schedule your calibration and verification services.